422 – 424 High Street
Historic Condos just up the hill from Old Towne
Prices from $160,000
* rent to own option"
$5,000 paid in closing costs (limited time only)
$8,000 Federal Tax Credit for 1st time homebuyers (thru authorized time period)
Contact us for more information 804.874.3398
OPEN Thurs thru Mon 1 - 6 pm
sales@MonroeProperties.com
HighStreetLoftsVA.com

L O F T S
EVENTS - Entertainment, Art, Culture
 
Many restaurants have music most nights of the week!
Wabi Sabi / Andrade's International Restaurant
Maria's Cafe / The Dixie Diner / Longstreet's Deli
Cockade City Grill / Java Mio
 
Wabi Sabi - 29 Bollingbrook St., 862.1365
OPEN MIC NIGHT THURSDAY 8-10
featuring Zack Artis!  Get the calendar of events, and the menu at   eatwabisabi.com
 
Sycamore Rouge
CHECK OUT THESE HOLIDAY TREATS!
Holiday Desserts, House-Made by Chef Jerry Bennett, are now on sale at Sycamore Rouge!
~Join me (kb) in letting Jerry cook the holiday desserts this year!~
Place your order while you're here for any show, and arrange the pickup date that fits your holiday-entertaining needs!
Sweet Potato Pie (9 inch) ~ $9.50
Pecan Pie (9 inch) ~ $10.50
Three Layer, Coconut Pineapple Cake with vanilla icing (12 inch round) ~ $15.50
Half Dozen, Cheesecake Brownies ~ $9.50
Get the event schedule, menu and all info at
sycamorerouge.org / 21 West Old Street / 804.957.5707
 
Thanks to all who attended the very successful
Old Towne Merchants Group
OPEN HOUSE on Nov 18
“Turning Around Downtown: Twelve Steps to Revitalization”  Discussion Topic
Read the associated follow-up article in the Progress Index HERE
 
The 9th Annual East Coast All-Star Bowl Game
Saturday, November 28, 2009.  Kickoff 12:00 noon.  This is a college All-Star Football game held each year the Saturday after Thanksgiving in Petersburg, VA.  Colleges and universities from Division I-FCS, II, III and the NAIA are represented in this game, which currently receives recommendation of players from 46 states and D.C.  Scouts representing the NFL, CFL and indoor leagues attend this event to watch the players perform.  Over 100 players who have participated in the East Coast Bowl have signed professional football contracts.
This event is sponsored by the City of Petersburg and the National Football Foundation.
For more info call 722-0141 / www.petersburgsports.com
 
 
 
Petersburg Chamber of Commerce
Annual Holiday Open House
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
325 East Washington Street  - 5:00 - 7:00 pm
Please RSVP to the Petersburg Chamber of Commerce office by Thursday, December 3, 2009.  
email info@petersburgvachamber.com or
call Jackie Graham - 804.733.8131
 
Centre Hill Museum’s Holiday Open House 
Petersburg’s Centre Hill Museum will hold its annual holiday open house on Saturday December 5 and Sunday December 6 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The museum will offer free admission and self guided tours on both days. Three special exhibitions will be on view;
From Morning to Night: Domestic Service in the Gilded Age South, Seasons Greetings: Christmas and Holiday Cards from the Petersburg Museums’ Collection, and President Taft’s 1909 Visit: A Centennial Commemoration. Children accompanied by adults are especially welcome. Six to eleven year olds will receive an educational guidebook and will have the opportunity to complete activities related to the history of the house. Many of the period rooms will feature seasonal decorations. Refreshments will be served. The museum’s gift shop is stocked with many holiday gifts including books on local history, ornaments, and educational items for children.
Built in 1823 by Revolutionary War veteran Robert Bolling IV, Centre Hill remained a private home until 1936. The house features three examples of American architectural styles, Federal, Greek revival, and Colonial revival. The home was the site of two presidential visits, Abraham Lincoln in 1865 and William H. Taft in 1909. Today, Centre Hill is a historic house museum owned and operated by the City of Petersburg. The museum is located at 1 Centre Hill Ave. in Petersburg. For more information call (804) 733-2401 or email petgcurator@earthlink.net.
 
Historic Battersea’s Holiday Open House
Sunday, December 6, 2009 - 2:00 pm until 5:00 pm
The 1768 Palladian villa, an 18th century architectural masterpiece, showcases one of Virginia’s finest Palladian-styled homes.  Battersea will be decorated for the season and will provide a festive scene for the holiday activities.
Santa and Mrs. Claus will arrive at 1:45 pm and children’s photographs with Santa and Mrs. Claus will take place throughout the day. A silent auction of Christmas trees, holiday wreaths and assorted holiday decor will be held in the main salon.  Tours will be ongoingLight refreshments will be served and musical entertainment featuring Evelyn Quaye, The Renaissance Wind Band, and Irving Barksdale, will complete what promises to be a very festive afternoon!
Battersea is located at 1289 Upper Appomattox Street in Petersburg. 
For information contact Tempy Barbru, (757) 207-3774  www.batterseafound.org
 
32nd Annual Homes Tour
Sun, Dec 13 - 1-5 pm
The tour will feature 5 homes on Westover Avenue in Walnut Hill, decorated for the Christmas Season.
Tickets $20.  Get all details on
http://www.historicpetersburg.org/events/upcoming-events/ .
 
Petersburg Chamber of Commerce
Annual Holiday Open House
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
325 East Washington Street  - 5:00 - 7:00 pm
Please RSVP to the Petersburg Chamber of Commerce office by Thursday, December 3, 2009.  
email info@petersburgvachamber.com or
call Jackie Graham - 804.733.8131
 
Centre Hill Museum’s Holiday Open House 
Petersburg’s Centre Hill Museum will hold its annual holiday open house on Saturday December 5 and Sunday December 6 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The museum will offer free admission and self guided tours on both days. Three special exhibitions will be on view;
From Morning to Night: Domestic Service in the Gilded Age South, Seasons Greetings: Christmas and Holiday Cards from the Petersburg Museums’ Collection, and President Taft’s 1909 Visit: A Centennial Commemoration. Children accompanied by adults are especially welcome. Six to eleven year olds will receive an educational guidebook and will have the opportunity to complete activities related to the history of the house. Many of the period rooms will feature seasonal decorations. Refreshments will be served. The museum’s gift shop is stocked with many holiday gifts including books on local history, ornaments, and educational items for children.
Built in 1823 by Revolutionary War veteran Robert Bolling IV, Centre Hill remained a private home until 1936. The house features three examples of American architectural styles, Federal, Greek revival, and Colonial revival. The home was the site of two presidential visits, Abraham Lincoln in 1865 and William H. Taft in 1909. Today, Centre Hill is a historic house museum owned and operated by the City of Petersburg. The museum is located at 1 Centre Hill Ave. in Petersburg. For more information call (804) 733-2401 or email petgcurator@earthlink.net.
 
Historic Battersea’s Holiday Open House
Sunday, December 6, 2009 - 2:00 pm until 5:00 pm
The 1768 Palladian villa, an 18th century architectural masterpiece, showcases one of Virginia’s finest Palladian-styled homes.  Battersea will be decorated for the season and will provide a festive scene for the holiday activities.
Santa and Mrs. Claus will arrive at 1:45 pm and children’s photographs with Santa and Mrs. Claus will take place throughout the day. A silent auction of Christmas trees, holiday wreaths and assorted holiday decor will be held in the main salon.  Tours will be ongoingLight refreshments will be served and musical entertainment featuring Evelyn Quaye, The Renaissance Wind Band, and Irving Barksdale, will complete what promises to be a very festive afternoon!
Battersea is located at 1289 Upper Appomattox Street in Petersburg. 
For information contact Tempy Barbru, (757) 207-3774  www.batterseafound.org
 
32nd Annual Homes Tour
Sun, Dec 13 - 1-5 pm
The tour will feature 5 homes on Westover Avenue in Walnut Hill, decorated for the Christmas Season.
Tickets $20.  Get all details on
http://www.historicpetersburg.org/events/upcoming-events/ .
SALES & SPECIALS
 
Signature Style Polish Pottery Shop
** ALWAYS A DISCOUNT
FOR MILITARY ID CARD HOLDERS **
(show ID card for discount)
CLOSED FOR THANISGIVING HOLIDAY UNTIL MONDAY 11/30
Regularly Open Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun, Mon 11-5 pm / CLOSED Tues & Wed - OPEN LATER for Friday for the Arts!
13 W Old St, 804.733.4495
http://polishpotteryshop.com
 
Therapeutic Massage Center & Boutique
Thanksgiving Blessings To All!  Serving you is our pleasure.  Save $5.00 on your next service by mentioning this ad.  Massage, manicure, pedicure, facials, wraps, scrubs, aromatherapy, reflexology now available.
Hours M-F 10 am - 6 pm, Sat 10 am - 5 pm
www.tmc-and-boutique.com / (804)722-1720
27 Bollingbrook St, 2nd floor
 
Penniston’s Alley
HANDCRAFTED TRADITIONS-- Open everyday through Dec. 24th.  Available now for your Christmas gift list at Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe inside Penniston's Alley!  Limited edition BYERS' CHOICE CAROLERS, INGE-GLAS of Germany Heirloom Christmas ornaments and German Christmas Smokers featuring General Lee and General Grant!  We have a large selection of fine cultured pearl jewelry at amazingly low prices.  Come browse seven rooms of unique antiques, collectibles and gift items for the whole family.  Shop early for the best selection. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The Petersburg Bell is only $15 (see above). 722.0135
pennistonsalley.com
 
Divine Diva
Black Friday Sale!   Friday, November 27, 2009  & Saturday, November 28 - 10a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Pandora  Spend $75 in match earrings and receive the posts for free!
Tervis Tumblers  2 for $23 (normally $14 for 1)
Melissa and Doug  30% or more off of Melissa and Doug Products
All Ladies Apparel and Outerwear  30% off
All Children's Apparel  Up to 30% off
More sales will be marked at the store! 
Spend $100 and receive a $10 Gift Certificate to use on your next purchase!
Must present coupon at time of purchase.  Offer Expires: November 28, 2009.
Divine Diva, 10 Bollingbrook St, 861.3355
Open Sundays starting December 1st (12-3) in addition to our normal hours:
Tuesday - Friday 11-6 / Saturday 10-6 

Utopia Spa
'Tis the Season to start thinking about your Holiday Shopping!
YOU could WIN... FREE SERVICES FOR A YEAR!!
You'll be entered Once for every $25 worth of Gift Certificates you purchase, On-Line at TheUtopiaSpa.com  or at Utopia Spa before Christmas!
TWO CHANCES TO WIN...
One Drawing December 1, 2009
One Drawing December 26, 2009
and FREE Nail Art with your Manicure or Pedicure!
Just ask Jade... She can design One nail... Two nails... Or all Ten if you want! A $5 to $10 Value for FREE!!!
Some Restrictions May Apply to all Free Services. 
Utopia Spa LLC / 115 N. Sycamore St., Historic "Uptowne" Petersburg / 804.732.1234 / www.TheUtopiaSpa.com
 
APARTMENT CONNECTION:
Offering a free locator service for unfurnished apartments and fully furnished corporate apartments in the Richmond and Tri-Cities areas.  Whether your need is a few days, a few months or a year, we can help you find the right housing.
PROMOTION – Sign a lease at any participating community for an unfurnished apartment, minimum six month term, and receive a $100 rebate.  Contact Apartment Connection for promotion details and all other housing requests at 804.863.2263 or log into our web site at www.apartmentconnection.biz .
 
The Ramada Plaza High Street Bistro
has the NFL Ticket each Sunday. Kick-off is 1:00pm.
Flat screen TV's plus one BIG 8' screen for all of your favorite games.   Great Pizza & other game food served! 
For more info, call 804-733-0000.  The Ramada Plaza is located at I95, Exit 52.  Merge L immediately after exiting - the hotel is on the L.
 
Dixie Diner announces
Great food PLUS entertainment most nights of the week (NO COVER most evenings!
Thurs Nov 26 9 pm - midnight : Open Jam w/ Lin-Houston : no cover
Fri  Nov 27 9 pm - 2 am  Morgan Smith & No Worries : no cover
Sat Nov 28 9 pm - 2 am : Karaoke w/ Wild Debbie : no cover
Sun Nov 29 12 noon - 2 pm : Piacente Sax & Groove : no cover
Tues Dec 1 11 am - 1 pm : SAX Oldies w/ Mastin Kitchen : no cover
250 N Sycamore St. * 732.7425 http://dixiedinerrocks.com
 
Kimberly Ann's
Here's a small sample of some of our newest arrivals from area Estates and discerning consignors: 
Oodles of vintage Coach purses,
Faux fur, real fur, suede, leather, snake, gator, lizard & other critters in  everything that's wearable or carryable!
Designer clothing and accessories
Coats and jackets
Stunning home furnishings
The best art and framed prints ever, from every era
Boots, boots, boots from Harley Davidson to every maker of Kick Ass cowboy boots!
Hand made hats, scarves & gloves that would make wonderful gifts
Funky, fabulous, fun costume, sterling and gold jewelry
Cool Christmas decor
Thousands of one of kind items!
246 N Sycamore St., 733.2828
shopkimberlyanns.com
 
Wabi Sabi –
Mondays – HALF OFF SUSHI
Tuesdays HALF OFF TAPAS
More specials all week!  Get the calendar of all Wabi Sabi’s events and view the menu at http://www.eatwabisabi.com/ .  The food is great!!!  29 Bollingbrook St.
PETERSBURG PEOPLE'S NEWS FORUM - a popular neighborhood news blog which focuses on activites and events in the Petersburg area, and on larger events with direct impact on our community.  An up-to-date calendar is maintained on the site at http://www.pburgpn.net
 
 
PETERSBURG AREA REGIONAL TOURISM - this is an interesting site with lots of information about things for visitors to do, hotels, events, area businesses, etc. in the TRI-CITIES AREA including Petersburg, Colonial Heights, Hopewell, Dinwiddie, Prince George.  Go to their website for current information and a very comprehensive area calendar.
 
 
More events will be listed as we get info about them!
Pictures are courtesy of Ron Roller
www.craterroad.com
 Old Towne Merchants Group 
Schedule of Events (PLEASE SCROLL DOWN TO SEE ALL EVENTS)


FRIDAY FOR THE ARTS!
the 2nd Friday of each month
6-10 pm
 
Most stores and restaurants in Old Towne, the Sycamore Rouge Theater and of course the Petersburg Regional Art Center and the Petersburg Area Art League participate with exciting art displays, music, refreshments, etc.  The venues are within walking distance of each other, or ride the free Arts Bus which visits each site each 17 minutes.  Get the current schedule HERE.
 
Stop in for a visit in Old Towne and enjoy our unique stores, fine dining, museums, theater, and etc.  The Visitors Center is located in the Farmer's Bank Museum at 19 Bollingbrook St, (804) 733-2400 (follow the signs when exiting I-95 at Exit 52).   It's always a good idea to check in to grab a visitors map, and get the latest scoop on what's going on in Old Towne!
 
Below are current merchant sales & announcements, and eventsPlease scroll down to see everything on this page.  We encourage you to visit Petersburg People's News for information about Community Events, School Board meetings, and events outside Old Towne.
 
Most establishments are within a walkable LOOP.  View the MAP (pdf file) and DIRECTORY.
 Old Towne Merchants Group 
ADVERTISE HERE
Rates:  
  • FREE for OTMG members - 1 post/month, $5 for additional posts on this page
  • $5 for non-members (we will assist in ad creation)
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